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Today we are going to give you some tips on how to care for your silver jewelry so they can always look great. Sterling silver is susceptible to tarnish which is a natural reaction the metal has with chemicals. Frequent light polishing with a polishing cloth designed for sterling silver will help minimize tarnish. You can also wash your jewelry periodically with mild dish soap and water. Be sure to rinse well and dry completely before putting your jewelry away. Minimize tarnishing of items that are stored in a display case by using desiccated silica gel granules that absorb the humidity in the air. Covering the jewelry in your cases with Pacific Jeweler’s Cloth (available at most fabric stores) will...

There are so many questions we received about sterling silver that we've put the answers in a blog for you. Here are the 5 things you should know before and after you invest in sterling silver. 1. What, exactly, is sterling silver? Sterling silver is a mix of pure silver with some other metals. This mix gives it the durability and resistance that pure silver doesn't have. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and considered a precious metal. The remaining 7.5% of the alloy is usually copper, which adds strength while still preserving the ductility and appearance of the pure silver. 2. Why does sterling silver tarnish? Chemically, silver is not very reactive. However, it is attacked by some of...